1 August: Silent Disco

1, 4 & 5 August: Activities at the Marina Rubicón

4 August: Talk by Rafa Mesa from Reserva de la Biosfera regarding plastic, at Sala Sunsail in Plaza de Capitanía at 12h.

4 August: Story-telling at Plaza La Marina at 20h

5 August: Rice Weekend at Casa Brígida; Paella Showcooking at 12h.

2 August: Lecture: "Would you believe it?!"

Free lecture by Barry Sergeant and Stuart Foster at Eliro Café Bar in Puerto del Carmen on the 2nd of August at 19h about how we have been cunningly deceived and find out about the very exciting changes that are in the offing. It's also a networking event (free glass of Cava on arrival!) to meet kindred folk who are also aware and awake, or just plain interested in becoming so. Limited places, so please confirm at https://www.facebook.com/events/2349026218656756/?acontext=%7B%22action_....

2 August: Table Top Sale

In aid of The Kennel Klub, at Betty Boops in Puerto del Carmen at 16h. €5 for a stall, refreshments available. To book, please contact Carolyn Foy on https://www.facebook.com/BettyBoopsAtTheSussex.

3-6 August: Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de La Peña 2017

Festivities in Mozaga

4 August: I Certamen Miss Turismo Gay Puerto del Carmen 2017

First Miss Gay Tourism Contest with two categories S and XL, presented by Ruiz Rodríguez and Nacha la Macha at the Harbour Square in Puerto del Carmen at 21:30h.

6 August: Exposición "Somos de colores"

6 August: Mercado Agrícola y Artesanal San Bartolomé

Monthly produce and craft market at Plaza León y Castillo in San Bartolomé from 9 to 14h. This month's theme is cheese, with a workshop on how to make it and children's entertainment at 10h and live music by Parranda Raíces at 12h.

6 August: Travesía a Nado 2017

6, 13, 20 & 27 August: "Las Manos"

Screening of the documentary that explains the origin of the CACT, Lanzarote's Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism, first hand from those who work alongside César Manrique. Every Sunday until the 1st of October at Jameos del Agua at 12:30h.

7-24 August: Fiestas de San Bartolomé 2017

San Bartolomé Festivities.

8 August: Odd and Imperfect Shop Openning

Frenchic stockist shop will be opening in Tías, Avenida Central number 39 (next door to La Esquina restaurant) at 10am.

9 August: Zumba Master Class

With Zumba Fitness Lanzarote at the Harbour in Puerto del Carmen at 20h.

10 August: La Guardia en concierto

Concert at the Varadero in Puerto del Carmen at 21:30h.

10-12 August: XXVIII Memorial de Fútbol "Juan Morales Cáceres"

Footbal Tournament at the Campo Municipal Los Volcanes in Tinajo on the 10th & 11th of Augst at 21h and on the 12th from 18h.

11 August: IV Concierto Homenaje Alfredo Kraus

Charity homage to the Canarian tenor in aid of A.F.O.L. at Teatro Cine Atlántida at 21h. Tickets €15.

11-12 August: Festival de Rock San Ginés

26th edition of this Rock Festival that will take place at the Parking in Calle Canalejas in Arrecife at20:30h.

12 August: III Carrera Solidaria "Ponte en mis pies"

Charity race in aid of Flora Acoge, with categories for children, 5km and 10km distances. At the Parque Ramirez Cerdá in Arrecife on the at 11h.

12 August: Lluvia de estrellas fugaces

Shooting Stars Observation with Astronomía Lanzarote at the Castillo de San Gabriel at 21:30h. Free entrance.

13 August: Mingle

A new evening event for single people to meet and make new friends, dance if you feel like it or just mingle and chat in a welcoming environment. At Lively Lady Showbar in Costa Teguise on the 13th of August at 21h.

14 August: Vertical Nocturna Famara Total 2017

Night Vertical Race in Caleta de Famara on the 24th of August at 21:30h with a route of 5km with a total altitude change of 600m. More information and registrations on http://bit.ly/2sJec7C.

18-19 August: She 1918 Fest

The first music festival with a 100% femenine line up. In Playa Bastián in Costa Teguise. Head lined by Olga Ryazanova and also with the performances of Marien Novi, Pretty Pink, Tenkeys, Isabela Clerc and Nuria Scarp. Tickets from €17 to €32.

18-19 August: Taller de cianotipia

Cyanotype Workshop at Ars Magna in Puerto del Carmen on the 18th of August at 18:30h and 19th of August at 11h. Cost €30, including materials. Registration by emailing info@dobleobjetivo.com.

Day Out at the Aquapark Costa Teguise with Creciendo Yaiza. Tickets: adult €15 (€14 for members); child €12 (€10 members), including entry and lunch. Return bus service available for €3 per person. More information by emailing crediendoyaiza@gmail.com or by calling 693 549 742.

19 August: XXV Triatlón Real Club Náutico de Arrecife

Sprint triathlon, relay and 3 children categories at 13h in Arrecife. Registration until the 15th of August on https://trinauticoarrecife.trackingsport.com/events/modalidades.xhtml.